Dec 28, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Speed e-Racer

1141 words I’m a lousy typist, but I do know a little html. Share read more

Dec 23, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Christmas Potty Humor

Fifth grader: Dad, look.  Mom’s got a recipe for pecan balls. Me: Yep. They’re yummy. Fifth grader: No, pecan balls.  A recipe for PEE-can balls, get it? PEE-can BALLS? Her first attempt at double entendre.  I’m so proud. Share read more

Dec 22, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Ken Smith, Writer

The most fun I’ve since The Call has been sharing the news with the many people who have helped me along the way.  One person that I looked most forward to telling was my excellent writing teacher, Ken Smith, a creative writing professor at UT Chattanooga.  Ken helped me get published in literary magazines in the early ’90′s, always stressing “aboutness” in my... read more

Dec 20, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Deal Posted in PW’s Childrens’ Bookshelf

Under the right column “Rights Report”http://tinyurl.com/2ne7vx Share read more

Dec 20, 2007 Posted by thunderchikin

Loose Ends

The response to the Ketchingup post was overwhelming. Thanks to everyone who posted and to all the folks who friended me.  The publishing industry is on holiday, so I don’t expect any news until after New Years.  After a week of constantly checking email and voicemail, I find myself at loose ends.  I guess I could go shopping for that last gift or work on the draft of the next novel.... read more